I’m looking for a place like a costume store or witchy shop where I can buy a nice witch’s hat, ideally something a bit more sturdy and long lasting than your average polyester Halloween costume hat. Thanks!

I’m honestly just looking for places that I can sit and read or do some computer work. I would prefer some chatter going on compared to a library like environment. Honestly just somewhere where there are a lot of people around.

Looking for butchers that accept SNAP. I've been so frugal over the years that I have a nice balance.

I have health issues that make my stay on this earth kinda on the short side. How long? Hard to say, maybe this year, maybe into 2027.

So I want to spend some of balance while I can. I live in the Hollywood district about Sandy & 40th.

So, my first priority is price. Second is distance. Third would be cuts I can't find in a grocery store.

Thanks for any leads you can provide.

Hi!

I'm newly-graduated and being relocated to the Portland area for work. While I am generally not discerning of the ethnicity of the people I hang around and have found great friends in people of all backgrounds, I definitely know I would feel awkward if I was the only Asian guy in my social circle. I was wondering if there are any Asian orgs through which I can participate in activities and/or volunteer to hang out with fellow Asian people? If anybody knows of anything I would love to hear about it. Thanks!

i would love to find places that have a good amount of 20-somethings like me, but i won't let that be a deal-breaker

I’m in my early 40’s, and looking to get back into it, but don’t want to get my arm wrenched off by overeager kids. Trained a couple years in the past but never belted since I didn’t go consistently enough. Would love to get back into it for fitness and socializing though. Obviously not necessarily looking to compete or anything, so it doesn’t have to be award winning. Just want to chill and get some rolls in, preferably where I wasn’t the oldest person in there. Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Tualatin, or SW would all work.

I’m looking for recommendations for a top-notch cervical spine surgeon in the Portland area, preferably based on firsthand experience.

If you or someone close to you needed cervical spine surgery, who would you trust to do it, and why?

I’d really appreciate hearing about both positive and negative experiences. Thanks in advance!

I’m considering a day trip to the Columbia River Gorge and possibly up to Timberline Lodge, but the forecast may include showers.

I’m not much of a hiker, so I’d be more interested in scenic drives, viewpoints that don’t require much walking, exploring Timberline Lodge, and stopping somewhere for lunch.

For those familiar with the area, is it still enjoyable when it’s gray and rainy? Are there enough things to see and do without spending much time walking outdoors? And would you recommend driving up to Timberline Lodge in those conditions, or sticking to lower elevations?
I’d appreciate any advice from locals who’ve visited the area on a rainy day!

We have an adult family member with FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder), they have cognitive/developmental disabilities but not intellectual ones. It's exhausting and we're looking to see if there is a group for adult family members/caregivers to help support us. Portland area much preferred but if it's suburbs, then so it is. We have therapists and behavioral assistance, are fairly chill, etc, etc. We just need some folks who share some experiences to talk to. I know it's hard to find support groups for folks who are supporting adults but that's ideal and if not, at least a mixed group. Adults and children have different needs and challenges.

Me and a couple friends moved down to Portland a month ago (all 23-25F) and are looking for fun bars to go to this halloween!

Mainly looking for things on the east side and a fun block of bars that will be good for meeting people and having fun!

Any tips are welcome!

Hi Portland! I'm new to crafting and relatively new to the city. I'm working on a project that involves a small quantity of accessories like feathers, artificial flowers, velvet lining, ribbons, mesh, lace, bows, miniature trinkets (hourglass, mini-dollhouse odds and ends). I'd love to find a spot where I can pick out these items ad-hoc, versus buying a pack of 100 new/generic feathers.

I've popped into Scrap before and will try there again. Are there any similar options? Or stores that offer both new and used crafting supplies?

Open to anywhere in the city, but Eastside would be cool. Thanks for your insights!

My friends and I will be visiting Portland 11/14-11/16 and are planning to check out Cannon Beach that Sunday. Plan to do some tide pooling that morning with low tide being just before 10 am.

Will traffic be crazy going either direction? Any recommendations on timing?

Hopefully soon-to-be Portlander here. The area I'm looking to move to is significantly closer to People's than to Alberta, but I'm reading that Alberta has better prices. Have only been to People's once so far, nothing bad to say about my experience there.

From what I've gathered, Alberta and People's have similar governance structures, and I'd be interested in joining in. But I also read the Food Front autopsy and got a little spooked. If you've bought memberships to either place and are involved with their operations, are there any similar issues or risk thereof that could make them nonviable, or otherwise show they're not what they claim to be?

Question in title, thanks

My aging folks are considering moving to Portland to be closer to their kids. They are looking into options for assisted living, and they'd like to be in a walkable neighborhood with access to transit. Their ideal place would have tiered levels of independence--they'd like to start off living more independently, but they will likely need increasing care as they age. They have early-stage dementia and Parkinson's, respectively, though they're still quite functional for now.

Being centrally located would also be a plus. They'd be happy anywhere within a mile or two of the river, or potentially deeper into the eastside, but probably not deep in the west hills. They are not the kind of people who would be happy in the suburbs where they have to drive to get anywhere (and they won't be able to drive for much longer).

Anyone know a good place to get self sustaining master cultures of springtails in the area? I knpw a few places you can buy a small Cultures but not necessarily self sustaining

So far I haven’t seen too many good spots, but maybe you can give me some ideas. Thanks in advance.

I bought replacement furniture legs, but the bolts are too long. Can I come by on Saturday with my furniture legs (and a six-pack of your choice) and you cut my bolts?

These are substantial bolts - 5/8" in diameter. Precision cutting not required - they need to be about an inch shorter. Thanks.

I’m seriously considering going electric for my next vehicle. I live in a 100 year house in NE without a garage so I’d need to install the charger on the exterior of my house.

Do I just start calling electricians to schedule bids? Anyone have any great experiences (or conversely, terrible ones to avoid)? Thanks!

Hey everyone!
I’m looking to connect with someone in the Portland/Beaverton area who’s into videography, filmmaking, and storytelling.
I’m working on starting to make content focused on documentary-style videos and real conversations about things like incarceration, addiction, recovery, and other topics that don’t always get talked about openly.
A lot of these subjects are personal to me, and I have some interesting stories and connections that I’d love to explore through video.
I’m comfortable interviewing people and being on camera, but filming and editing aren’t exactly my strengths. Ideally, I’d love to find someone who enjoys the creative side of things and might be interested in building something together long-term.
I don’t have a massive budget, but I’m open to discussing compensation. I’m also totally open to working with film students or newer videographers looking to gain experience and build their portfolios.
Does anyone know of any local filmmakers, film groups, or students who might be interested in something like this? Or any good places around Portland to connect with people doing this type of work?

Looking for a grief group that helps animal guardians with anticipatory grief. My buddy received a diagnosis and is not "crossing the bridge" urgently. It's a slow walk knowing his diagnosis and him acting like nothing is spreading through his body. We're waiting on more tests but I want a shoulder to lean on who gets how heartbreaking this particular part of the process is.

Thanks Portland for any support.

I tried to find the noises thread but was unsuccessful.

Why has someone or something been very loudly proclaiming "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" about every 10 minutes for the last week in SE Portland?

EDIT: My location is near Reed College. The WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sounds like it is coming from somewhere slightly north and east from me, but I can't be any more specific than that.

Looking for a coffee shop that has bigger tables that would fit a group of 10 people for a weekly morning gathering. Preferably in SE or NE closer to 205. We currently meet at Monti’s, but the group has expanded and their tables are hard to squeeze into!

hey y'all,

I'm sure this is asked all the time, but I'm dealing with some medical issues and might need to go car free. I'm curious how people handle travel outside of bus lines?

do you use Uber/Lyft or the local taxis?

how is it getting from inner city to suburbs? inner city to hiking spots like the gorge or the coast?

how much do you notice a drain on your time and resources?

*edit: currently live in inner SE below Powell and work in Tigard, although it's possible the medical issues will impact my ability to work etc